Americans are pretty fond of the idea of retirement — when we get to quit working and just do nothing. That may be a useful framework for some people, but not for 48 Days Eagles like Rich Allen. For Rich, retirement was just the beginning. Rich is someone who’s on a mission to help people…
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What do you want to provide people in your business? Some people are going to interpret that question literally, and answer about what they sell or what services they offer. That’s great! But what I’m really asking about is the ethos of your business. What values, ideas, or founding principles do you provide in your…
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Some of the stories that circulate in the entrepreneurial world follow people who have made a dramatic shift in their working life. But often, jumping from a full-time career to being a full-time entrepreneur looks more like turning a large ship—it’s done over the course of time through a series of decisions that build on…
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A Membership Community Changed Our Entire Business From 2005 to 2017 we ran live events at our beloved 48 Days Sanctuary (a converted barn on our Franklin, TN property). We would cap those events at 48 attendees who would cram in that barn to share two amazing days together, learning about writing, coaching, and bringing…
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Erin Casey is an Eagle that I go way back with, and that I’ve had the privilege of watching blossom into the incredible entrepreneur, coach, and encourager she is today. Erin is a writer by trade, and over the course of her career she’s been able to leverage her skills, connections, and passions to build…
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I talk a lot about investing in yourself and your success. A lot of times this can take the form of going to conferences, getting a coach, or going through courses that develop your skill sets. But, today I want to share a success story with you from Matt Cincera that highlights the importance of…
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Do you dread Mondays? A lot of people do, especially if their work isn’t bringing them joy or utilizing their passions. My book No More Dreaded Mondays is all about how to find your passion and get to a place in your work where it brings you joy and you don’t dread doing it. Today…
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Going into business for yourself and becoming an entrepreneur can be scary. But on the other side, for many people, a healthier more well-rounded life awaits. Today, I want to share the story of two entrepreneurs in the 48 Days Eagles community who have found that well-rounded life together. Jason and Melissa Goff are each…
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When a lot of people are asked to tell their stories, they start at the beginning of their lives. Not Phyllis Jenkins. When she told us about her journey on an Eagles Monday Mentor call, she started with, “my story starts a little over 12 years ago when I heard these words, ‘Mrs. Jenkins, you…
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“I had tried it all and failed.” – Teresa McCloy Are you someone who collects calendars and planners? I don’t mean someone who uses those productivity tools, but someone who buys them in hopes that they are going to change your life only to find that you don’t use them or they don’t live up…
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